Belleville: Police blotter, April 22

A burglary was reported on April 17 at 7:24 p.m. on Dewitt Avenue. Allegedly taken were a chainsaw, a 36-foot ladder, and 10 extension cords. The ladder had been in the yard, while the chainsaw and extension cords had been inside a shed. Total value of the items was given as $640, and the investigation remains open.

Criminal Mischief

A case of criminal mischief was reported on April 17 at 6:31 p.m. on Harrison Street. The victim said they had witnessed a first-floor tenant kick in a storm window in the rear of the house, and also break the glass light cover for the chandelier. No complaints were filed, and the investigation remains open.

Criminal Mischief to a Motor Vehicle

Criminal mischief to a motor vehicle was reported on April 16 at 9 a.m. on Dewitt Avenue. The complainant said that they had parked the vehicle the night before at 11 p.m., and then returned the following morning at 8 a.m. to find the front windshield had been shattered by an unknown object. The investigation remains open.

Motor Vehicle Theft

• A green 1999 Dodge Durango was reported stolen on April 17 at 7:31 a.m. on Stephens Street. The victim said they had parked the vehicle at 9:30 p.m. the night before, and then returned the next day to find it missing. A variety of tools along with seven bags of clothes were reportedly inside the vehicle, and the investigation remains open.

• A black 1995 Honda Civic was reported stolen on April 14 at 5:08 a.m. on Newark Avenue. The victim said they had parked the vehicle at 10 p.m. the night before, and then returned the next day to find it missing. There were no suspects, and the vehicle had not yet been recovered as of April 21. The investigation remains open.

Shoplifting

Bruce True, 28, of Newark was arrested and charged with shoplifting on April 19 at 4:29 p.m. at the Pathmark on Belmont Avenue. Security stopped a male who had attempted to conceal eight cans of Enfamil-brand baby formula in a red hoodie. The suspect was held for police and then taken into custody, where he was also found to have a hypodermic needle in his possession. He was additionally charged and then held on $500 bail.

Theft

A case of theft was reported on April 13 at 6:46 p.m. at the Pathmark on Belmont Avenue. The victim said they had been putting groceries in their vehicle, and had left their wallet in their shopping cart. They returned to the cart to find the wallet, which contained three credit cards and about $400 in cash, missing. There were no suspects, and the investigation remains open.

"Police news" is compiled by the Times from information provided by the Belleville Police Department. The information is released to the press at the discretion of the police department and may not represent the total scope of police activity. All persons are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.